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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-20
IDENTIEICdTIONS.

The Railway murder probably passes into
the category Of undiscovered crimes with the
burial of the victims body. The case. how
ever has afforded number of striking illus
trations of the difficulties attending identified
tions generally, and especially after death.
The impression made upon the average human
memory by tho faces and forms of those per.
sons who arc seen most often is evidently not
clear, deep or enduring In this instance
numbers Of people who were looking for near
relative thought they recognized the missing
one in the corpse ct Railway yet as the event
proved they were all mistaken. The most
curious differences of recollection came out,
too. in their inquiries. No two members OF
family had the same remembrance of the missing
member. No two could recall the peculiar
marks on her person alike No two were
agreed even as to her height. Some Of them
tried to identify the dead girl with woman
ten years older They were equally at sea as
to her clothing. Some were sure it was Ger
man others were as confident it was English
or Scotch yet others could swear that it was
Scandinavian. And with all this strength or
conviction not one of these people was right.
No doubt death brings changes. Sometimes
il recalls to the face an expression really be-
longing to a remote period. and in such cases
the change must tend 10 baIllc attempts at
Identification. Then, too, the progress of de-
composition produces further and even more
perplcxing alterations. and apart from these
causes of confusion it must be remembered that
death takes away quite as much as it brings:
The something which we call life leaves void
when it disappears, and its elimination from
some faces changes them out OF knowledge
1t is hard to identify the living after lapse
Of wears. as the Tichborne case demonstrated
in most remarkable way. and ten times more
difficult TO recognize dead features upon which
decay and violence have worked. But when
these natural obstacles have been taken fully
into account. it is perhaps none the less strange
that the memories Of faces familiar to us prove
90 trcachcrous when tested. and that we are so
prone TO fall into errors Of identification when
would seem scarcely possible if the impressions
made on the mnemonic retina were much moro
stable and dccpcut than the reflections Oh a
mirror.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-20
HOW THE UkIONISTS WON.

Vigorous expression is given in our cable
letter to the feeling of Indignation prevailing
in England against "The London Times
Mr.. ParnelPs denial was Unexpectedly strong,
since he not only repudiated the letter itself.
but pronounced the signature barefaced and
stupid forgery. After this emphatic declara-
ton, which convinced the Commons Of his
innocence. his accuser was itself placed on the
defensive. How had the letter been obtained 7
To whom was it writteni Who was the
amanuensisi What were the proofs Of its
genuincness, on the strength of which the
journal in question had proclaimed it to be
Mr.. Parnell'si These were inquiries which
all London expected would be answered in
detail and since no information has been fur
nished, the great journal once known as L" The
Thunderer" is thoroughly discreditcd. Our
London correspondent places a proper estimate
upon the worthlessness Of expert testimony
about handwriting, and repudiates the idea
that Mr.. Parnell is bound to sue the journal
for libel in order to vindcate his reputation
The burden of proof now rests with tho &C
cuser. Its reputation needs thorough vindi
cation; and its challenge to the Irish leader
to prosecute it in the courts is a confession OF
the weakness of its own case The celebrated
Belt case furnished good proof of the expensive
ness of actions for libel in the English courts
Mr. Parnell has neither time, money nor
INCLINATION for legal controversies.
The publication of the forgery on the day
of the great division on the Coercion bill is
one Of the most discrcditable incidents of
recent English politics. The fact cannot be
isolated, but must be taken in connection with
Major Saunderson's Incorporate speech in the
Commons, Mr.. Chamberlain's Scotch campaign
and Lord Hartington's condensation Of the
series of articles recently appearing in Tho
London Times" ON "Parnellism and Crime
The mass-meetings held in English cities
against the Coercion act had evidently caused
a great panic in the Unionist ranks. Sir George
Trevelyan's determination to vote against the
measure seemed likely to prove signal for
reaction. The Unionist leaders had to exert
themselves to the utmost in order to keep
their followers in line What political cry
could have been more useful for their purposes
than "Parnellism and Crime Mr. Cham
berlain and Lord Harrington put forth siren
uous efforts to prevent stampede and TO in
vigorate their fainthearted supporters and
with the adventitious aid of the fictitious letter
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-20
MUSICAL and DRAMATTC NOTES.

Persons interested in the Delsarte system Of voice cult
will DO interested to learn that an exposition q
that systom is to be given tomorrow afternoon.
| at the Madison Square Theatre by Miss Gene
We've stebbins and Miss Mary Thompson Especial
stress to be laid on teaching the nse OF voice ~ con-
versation committee OF ladies directs this Affair." In
% sis s' E and MP
Parke Goodwin.
Mrs. Langtry will make her remittance in this city
April 25 at Fifth Avenue Theatre where she act
for two weeks In careful and sumptuous revival Of
Clancarty" Mrs. Langtry has played Lady Clarcay in
the Western towns, and her performance mas met WIN
great favor.
Miss Annie Pixley will succeed Mms. Janauschek at
the Union Square Theatre Monday night appearing
in play called "The Deacon's Daughter"
Mr. Florence and Mr. Jefferson can be seen next FRI
day afternoon at Theatre auctoneers They
are In selling the seats in that house Tor Mr.
Couldocks benefit The performance for that benent
will, it Ia now understood, occur May TO- Edwin
Booth In Of Hamlet; John Gilbert In one act
of "The School for scandal Lawrence Barrett In ono
act Of "Juus Cesar and Mr. Jefferson, in one act OF
programme. Mr.. Couidock will recite "The vagabonds"
Fanny Davenport will appear as Lady Tease
Mr.. william Davidge the veteran comedian, VIII DC
the recipient of a testimonial benefit tomorrow. &C
the Academy OF Music. II all the people whom Mr.
Davdge has cheered and delighted and all the friends
whom he has gained in the his long and brilliant
career comedian could be assembled n one place,
the the eos w M q
last survivors OF that old acting which snow
passing away, and which, when gonc will leave nothing
OF equal merit behindit
The Of r Van der stuckens concerts for this sea-
son will take place Chckering Hall next Saturday
evening the solo performer will be Fannie BLOOM
field The programme comprises ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
to "Camacho's Wedding" Rubinsten's pianoforte con-
certo in d minor the composers sixth SYMPHONY
in minor Ia novelty. Arthur Bride Carnival scene
(another novelty, aud Caopins Polonalse In Z nat.
After Mr. der Stucken has conducted performance
OF Edgar Kellys Macbeth" music on the Z|tn NC VIII
sail for Europe on the 2Sth Instant
Wilson and Miss Eastlake are acting this week
in towns along the northern frontier OF New-fork on
their way into Canada They will visit Niagara rails IN
the course Of this journey and will return In season 70
sail aboard the Alaska leaving this port on May H.
Mr. John Gilberts return to waack's stage has been
greeted with enthusiasm He will play Jesse Rurds az
that house every night this week Mr. Herbert keicey
and Mr. Kyrle Bellew distinguished themselves oy
remarkably discriminatve judcious and effective im,
presentations Tom Coke and Lf<t0H COKE Inc revival
OF "Old Heads and Young Hearts proves TO DO one ot
the agreeable Incidents OF Mr. Wallacks season.
Mr.. Joseph Haworth is acting at the Grand opera
House, In "Hoodman Blind" and his performa nee OF
Jack Yee justly admired for Its feryid spirit and '
picturesque effect
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-20

aRiR PONY.

woo OpxlA Housx-s-Btg Pony.
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an Avn OPERA HoUsE-2 and 6-Hoodman Blind
6ApR,cArs PARK THEATRE-e-Cordeis's Aspirations
YYcxusf THEATRK-8:16-The Love Chase go
MApIeoN AVE- AND 59TH-sT.-Day and Eyening-"erH'
mac and Monitor Panorama
MADISON SQUARE GARDEN-6-Circua
MADISON soUARE THEArRE-S-Jim the fenman
METROPOLITAN OPERA HoUsE-6-Lucia III Lamme'Aa"oi
NIBLo's GARDEN-2 and s-Black CROOK
POLO GROUyDs-Bssebal
erANpARD THEArRE-3-A Trip to AFRICA
erAn TuyArRE-s-Kerry and Fin Mao Cool
THAIIA-e-Tnomaa-
TtRArRE COMQUE-8-Shane-Na-Lawn
WAIIacK's-s-Old Heads and Young HeartA
6ru- AVENUE THEATRE-9-The Golden Giant
iArHsr THE ATRB-s-Denman Thompson.
H29 and $50 BROADwAY-Oh London Street
Q3psr TABERNACLE 6th-ave-Christ Before Piate'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-20

awkwardness about the fre-escapes. Spectacles
of this kind are sure to be witnessed until the
residents of tenements learn how to get out OF
their apartments quickly by the emergency exits.
If humane landlords or their agents. together
with the many charitable and religious visitors
among the poor. would call the attention of the
people whom they deal with to this point, con-
siderable loss of life might be prevented. At
present the iron balconies are regarded gener-
ally as good places to store away tubs and wash
boards pans and kettles.
An interesting quarrel is in progress between
the leaders in District Assembly No. 40,
Knights of Labor, and the Tin and Sheet-lron
Workers, which threatens to spread widely.
Already it has reached the General Executive
Board in their fine headquarters In Philadel-
phia. 1t is long story, we'll told elsewhere
but the basis of it all is the refusal of the Tin
and Sheet. Iron Workers assembly to pay the
assessment imposed by the HOme-Club men in
No. 40 to buy Pythagoras Hall. 1t would
have been strange indeed if this piece Of sharp
work on the part of No. 40 had not called forth
resistance and protests. The men in the local
assemblies. naturally, don't understand why
the District Executive Board should buy hall
instead OF bring one as the minor official
Knights do. By such unjust assessments and by
uncalled for Interference in trade affairs are
the boss" Knights driving New York work.
ing men to assert their independence. This is a
good thing for the country, but it is bad for the
Knights
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-20
A MUGwUMp CRY OF ALARM.

good many gentlemen are In fact now preparing foe
his [CleveandsI renominaon In which will mako
It extremely difficult fol Civil Service Reformers
the polls fohm with the aacry they displayed la 1854
which Just as bad from every point OF view moral
political and administrative. any that occurred under
Grant or GARFIELD would have occurred under Blaine
This downward course must be arrested to have
1854 again There Is still time, but 1t will DO
too late to make effective change. No who has
sat In tho Presidential chair since Jacksons day can
less we'll afford TO 70 before tho American people for
election such record President Cleveland Is
allowing OF his official followers to make up for
him,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-20
ONE MERIT OF mK vEDDERs BILL

<fVN Ans AeW-t VfS AuW ana E@pfsss
The teuuel lax Uu has vDe SUPERIORITY over tho
tVsUi H.su ~Ltcn 10 ESPECIALLY Crafty.
iEat,ct, and thao
consists In the fact that u caiIed IA Dill" and
not a olicense bill" But names arc sometimes
things, and at the outset OF what destined TO DO
long and hard light between all that Is best In our
civilization and the gigantic and oompaouy organized
trafio that Ia doing OF the devIs work OF dc.
strucon than all other human agencies, 1t Il woll
Tor tho only temper ance party to abandon the name
OF "Ucensen which implies the purchase OF priv.
iiere and TO substitute tho word "tax," which implies
no sort Of conformation Of wrong-doing.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-20
THE TRIBUNE ALMANAC
Ero,n The POuqhkeepste Eagle.

Many years ago Horace Greeley commenced tne
publication OF an almanac with the above name, 70
which he devoted much personal attention ana pAns
taxing care making 1t from Its inception ne stanosv
been continued ever since. and the same care tnss
Mr.. Greeley used during his life time has peen con-
Widcned and broadansd 9 the times dsmandsd
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-20
1T Is PAYING WELL IN THE LONG RUN

The NEwYOKK TRIBUNE Building In Sundays IRE
showed the economy OF good construction Twenty four
inches Of solid brick would strike good many builders
as needless waste Of good material. but made the
difference between saving building or losing IT, aud TIL:
country would not lose the equivalent Of its National
Ia every decade II walls like those OF lHu
NETWORK TRIBUNE Building stood In the way of FIRE.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-20
CHIcAGVs LOST OPPORTUNITY.

This great and Invaluable collection ivan Rankes IL
brary which should have to OF tho large cities
like New York. Boston, Philadelphia Chicago or TO ono
Of the university towns like Cambridge New-Hayen,
Ithca or Ann Arbor Is gong 70 syracuse, when "a
neither large city university town, but place
principally devoted To the manufacture OF salt ana the
supply Of provisions to through railroad travellers
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-20
the Endorsement and no apology was ever ofered
for the publication of 1t after the receipt OF the
stolen pooda

Sir John Macdonald admits the failure OF the
British Governments negotiations respecting the
fisheries, but asserts that they have other re-
sources to fall back upon" This means that the
Premier still cherishes the hope that his ally and
diplomatic tool, Secretary Bayard, will pull Can
ada's chestnuts out of the fire.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-20

any OF YOU can toll mo tho nsmos Of the polegs
eyes, ma'am. ! csn.s said bright little fellow, -
what arc they I. sPos'tive and neg'tvei" came tho
authoritative response. -tBoston Budget
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-20

they brought out nearly every Unionist VOTE
Victories won by immoral expedients. by frantic
appeals to evil passion, and by infamous for.
geries may prove In the end more demoralizing
than defeats.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-20
MUCH TOO TRUsTFUL.

from Tia Detr0u IFt6une.
II Is plain enough ~ be that Congress made
mistake leaving the enforcement OF the retaliation acs
| entirely TO the discretion OF the President
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-20
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.

FOREIGN-"A Vilanous Forgery; The London
Times hestates to prove that the alleged Parnell
letter is genuine - Opinion OF an expert.
- TherebelliOnin Afghanistan. - Death OF
the Earl of LonQford. - Racing on Epson
Downs. - Hlaoo killed by one of his own tribe.
g. Alexander Sullivan's reply to Major saun-
derson. - Honors to the Polish poet KvaszewskL
g. The German Crown Prince suffering from
cancer of the tongue. - The Vatican ana the
Knights of Labor - UnIfcation in Central
Africa.
DoMFsTIc.-The Vedder Liquor Tax bill In the
Senate at Albany; the Governor assailed by Mr.
Crosby; passage through the Assembly OF the
Labor Day bill: Governor Hills nominations for
Railroad Commissioners chung up" - Acct
dent on the New-York Central Railroad caused by
o landslide. - Opening Of the annual session
Of the NanoDal Academy of Sciences. - Death
of Captain w. w. Bush. at Lockport. -
National Opera Company at San Francisco -
Submarine vegetation and dead fish thrown on the
California beach.
CITY AND SuBURBAN.-Alexander Mitchell, Of
Milwaukee, died at the Hoffman House. -
Bitter charges against District Assembly No. 49.
Kmglts of Labor. Tho Republican County
Committee decided against Captain Creean. -
-Four men drowned from catboat. - The
Mayfower. Arrow race Oft - Dangerousfres IN
two tenement-housesL - One man killed and
several wounded by an Aqueduct explosion -
Resolutions Of praise presented to Superintendent
Murray by DR.. Crosby's society. - The Rah-
way inquest begun. - ships captain ran of
with girl ana thousands of dollars. - Gold
value of the legal-tender silver dollar t41212
grains,-44d. per ounoe-73 43 cents - Stocks
inoderavely active and strong till in the last hour
declining sharply then and closing weak In figures
The WEATHER.-IndIcatlons for to-day: Fair
and warmer. Temperature yesterday: Highest
40; lowest. 29'; average. $50.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-20

the Senate Committee against the scheme for
an elevated railroad in Broadway. If unan-
imousy presented, as now promised, will end
that project-at least for the present. A vote
in favor of it, against such a report. would
have curious look.
The Republican County Committee made an
Important change in their constitution last
hight, and authorized tho expulsion of a men,
Der hereafter by majority vote instead Of
two-thirds of the entire Committee. This is
decidedly in favor of sound Republican party
management, and against mere machine
forces Mr.. Rice who put In motion the in
Nestigation which accomplished this good re-
suit, deserves much credit for tho pluck and
persistency which he showed in so doing.
In the interests of peace and sound repub-
1can government it has long been desirable
that the Central American States should
be united. This happy condition Of affairs
seems about to take place. both Nicara-
qua and Costa RIGA having changed their
former policy Of opposition. Already treaty
has been signed containing mutual concessions
in regard to citizenship. If the movement
toward unifcaion is successful. if only in part.
the prosperity of the States viii be materially
increased. 1t will mean an end to revolution
and war, which so long have cursed the repub-
lies of South and Central America.
The Vedder Liquor Tax bill in much i'm
proved shape came up in the Senate yesterday
and met with unexpected approval among GER
tain Democrats. Fine words are not votes, OF
course but if part Of the minority do not
support the measure they will stand convicted
of inconsistency before the public. When the
Crosby High License bill was up they said they
would have supported measure which was not
special legislation In the Vedder bill, there
fore, they have what they want. Now let us see
them keep their word. The text of the bill in
full Ia printedon the second page of this paper.
Anything which tends to increase litigation
is considered contrary to sound public policy.
Perhaps it was on this ground that the bill re
Quiring savings banks to rive the names of de-
p00t0rs who have had $40 or more to their
credit for twenty years. but have not been
heard from meanwhile, was defeated yester-
day in the Senate Its alleged aim was to
give information to the possible heirs of such
persona Itis evident that law OF this kind
might bring into existence q crowd of fraudu-
lent claimants aud many ugly lawsuits. In the
opinion of some fairly good judges the Super
intendent of Banking has power to find ont and
publish these facts now. Too much fooling
with savings banks is not wise thing anyway.
Two more dangerous fires In tenement houses
yesterday must be added to the long series of
CONGREGATIONS of this sort reported lately. Fort
unately there was no loss of life in either case.
but number of persons were rescued with diff
salU. Thsre was the usual panic and the usual
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-20

We take it for granted that the report from
The Senate Committee against the scheme fol
an elevated railroad in Broadway. if unan
imously presented, as now promised, will end
that project-at least for the present A vote
in favor of it. against such a report. would
have curious look.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-20

The title deeds to offices III the south are IN the
hands Of the old-time Bourbona But the freSiaeh'
ia n reforner in Boston.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-20

High license will come remarks The
brooklyn In lie. Yes. it will come, as all the
great reforms OF the Last quarter Of century
have come, not with the concurrence but in spite
OF the Democratic party.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1887-08-11
A Heavy Transaction.

Another surprise was sprung upon
business citizens on Saturday morn
ing last by the announcement that
Townsend s. Roe had purchased the
extensive hardware and harness bust
ness of Marie s. Schank. The nego-
tlationshad been progressing so quiz
city that it was wholly unexpected.
In fact,the entire transaction occurred
after business hours on Friday even
Ing, and possession was given early
on Saturday morning. The consider
alton was between nine and ten
thousand dollars in value, including
something over four hundred acres
Of land in Raymond-the Triese and
Brown farms, and some other lands
adjoining, teams, wagons, machinery
cattle and q part cash. The firm of
Marie & Schank reserved their har.
ness=workiDg tools and raw ma
terial on hand, which they removed
tothe building owned by them on
lower Main-st.
Townsend & Roe were formerly
engaged in the hardware trade, they
having sold out to How Bros. & Co.
receiving in part a portion of the
property which they have transferr-
ed to Naire y Schank. They have a
practical knowledge Of the business,
which they will continue on an en-
larged basis, adding largely to the
stock and assortment. 1t is their
preference to close out their harness
business, combining their energies to
the hardware trade, but for the pres.
ent at least they will contin.
ne the business as it was when they
purchased II. The members of the
firm need no introduction to this
community. They are men of en-
terprise, who CONDUCT business trans
actions on strictly business priaci.
pies, and they certainly may be con.
diently relied upon to adhere to
those principles in their new field.
This transaction will in no way in
terfefe with their rapidly expanding
real-estate and loanlng business,
which will however be removed to
the hardware store. In inviting
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1887-08-11

The Andrews opera Co., which has
been spending two or three weeks In
this village on a recreative tour or
vacation, took its departure on Mon.
day in its special car, and it is with
regret that our people babe the An
drevs boys and the other gentlemen
of the troupe, farewell. They won
hosts of friends in this village by
their affability and cultured and
modest demeanor. Mr.. Heming,
their press agent, is thorough gent
leman, and very successful writer
of songs and ballads, He has written
comic opera, which will be brought
out this season by the company, en-
titled aMiles Standish" founded upon
the famous proxied eoQrtship of the
doughty old Puritan. Those who
have seen it are confident that il will
meet with favor. The company
prom ises to favor Sank Centre with
a longer visit next summer, and they
desire to express to our citizens
their fullest appreciation of the court
estes extended them. They unite in
saying that they will long remem-
Der their pleasant visit here. They
may confidently anticipate cordial
welcome upon their return by scores
of friends. They earned the good
will of all whom they net by their
pnifarm gentlemanly and courteous
bearing. May they enjoy a pleasant
and prosperous season,